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Weather & Climate in Huandoval, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Huandoval has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 352 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 87.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10,912 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 44.9°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 352 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,912 ft (3,326 m) |
| Area | 540.2 sq mi (1,399.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.3309°N, 77.9749°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
53 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Apr 11, 2005 | 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru | M6.0 | 116 km | 130 km |
| Jan 3, 2010 | 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru | M5.7 | 60 km | 117 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.2 | 133 km | 48 km |
| May 8, 2017 | 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru | M5.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 2019 | 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru | M5.2 | 137 km | 58 km |
| Mar 21, 2015 | 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.1 | 140 km | 55 km |
| Jun 24, 2022 | near the coast of northern Peru | M5.1 | 141 km | 73 km |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru | M5.0 | 128 km | 68 km |
| Mar 15, 1996 | 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru | M5.0 | 81 km | 29 km |
| Feb 19, 2024 | 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.0 | 140 km | 76 km |
| Jul 23, 1997 | 33 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.0 | 139 km | 66 km |
| Jul 20, 2016 | 15 km E of Virú, Peru | M4.9 | 70 km | 106 km |
| Aug 8, 2002 | 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru | M4.9 | 90 km | 77 km |
| Apr 7, 1994 | 56 km SW of Victor Raul, Peru | M4.9 | 143 km | 60 km |
| Aug 25, 2009 | 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru | M4.7 | 93 km | 63 km |
| Jun 29, 1993 | 49 km SW of Salaverry, Peru | M4.7 | 144 km | 70 km |
| Nov 19, 1998 | 2 km S of Coishco, Peru | M4.7 | 106 km | 73 km |
| May 7, 2015 | 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru | M4.7 | 48 km | 48 km |
| Sep 5, 2019 | 43 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru | M4.6 | 148 km | 59 km |
| Oct 19, 2002 | 48 km WSW of Puerto Santa, Peru | M4.6 | 149 km | 45 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2010 | 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER | Meteorological | 23.0 m | 1 | 112 km |
| 1970 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 66,794 | 133 km |
| 1678 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in |
Huandoval has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 43°F in January to 52°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and June the driest (0.3").